Gray Crowned-Crane
Balearica regulorum
(L 43-44" WS 77" Wt 7.7 lbs)
Masai Mara
24Oct2014
Non-migratory...in dry savannas
of Sub-Saharan Africa.
of Sub-Saharan Africa.
National bird of Uganda
and is featured on its flag.
and is featured on its flag.
IUCN Watch
List Status is
Endangered
List Status is
Endangered
Is threatened by habitat loss
due to drainage, overgrazing
and pesticide pollution.
due to drainage, overgrazing
and pesticide pollution.
The Vietnamese believe cranes cart our
souls up to heaven on their wings.
souls up to heaven on their wings.
(Mitchell Burgess)
Balearica refers to a tufted crane
mentioned by Pliny; regulorum is
Latin for of kings or princelings.
mentioned by Pliny; regulorum is
Latin for of kings or princelings.
© Myles E.
W. North
W. North
Macaulay
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